Geography and Borders
This is the only U.S. state that borders only one other state.
Rhode Island
Maine
Maine
Maine, the northeasternmost U.S. state, is known for its rocky coastline, maritime history and nature areas like the granite and spruce islands of Acadia National Park
The GPO insists you call people from this state "Hoosiers".
Indiana
Idaho
Indiana
is renowned for its diverse legacy, standing prominently for three main achievements: its iconic auto racing heritage, major agricultural production, and global leadership in orthopedic device manufacturing
The view from this Colorado summit inspired the song "America the Beautiful."
Mount Elbert
Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak is famous for being the inspiration behind the song "America the Beautiful," serving as a prominent symbol of westward expansion, and being one of the most accessible 14,000-foot mountains in the US. Standing 14,115 feet high in Colorado, it is renowned for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race, the scenic highway, and the Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway
You can stand in four states at once at this monument, which covers Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Four Corners Monument
Four States Monument
What is the Four Corners Monument?
The Four Corners Monument marks the quadripoint in the Southwestern United States where the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet. It is the only point in the United States shared by four states, leading to the area being named the Four Corners region.
Known as the "Keystone of the Democratic Arch," this state has a long history in national politics.
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is renowned as a cornerstone of American history, famous for hosting the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia and the Civil War battle of Gettysburg. Known as the "Keystone State," it is recognized for its industrial heritage (steel/coal), Hershey’s chocolate, Amish country, the Pocono Mountains, and iconic foods like Philly cheesesteak
About 50,000 years ago, a large asteroid created a massive crater in this state.
Arizona
Arkansas
Arizona
Meteor Crater (or Barringer Crater) in Northern Arizona is a massive, remarkably preserved impact site created 50,000 years ago by a 150-foot-wide nickel-iron asteroid
Of the 8 states that touch the Great Lakes, it is the smallest in area.
Indiana
Chicago
Indiana
Indiana is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north and northeast, Ohio to the east, the Ohio River and Kentucky to the south and southeast, and the Wabash River and Illinois to the west
Admitted to the Union in 1876, it is appropriately called the "Centennial State".
Colorado
Connecticut
Colorado
is best known for its stunning Rocky Mountain scenery, world-class outdoor recreation, and its status as the "Centennial State"
This state has the shortest seacoast of any state that has a seacoast.
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
New Hampshire has the shortest ocean coastline of any U.S. state, measuring approximately 13 to 18 miles long
The two six-letter U.S. states west of the Mississippi that border each other.
Oregon and Nevada
Nevada and Kansas
Oregon and Nevada
This state's official nickname, meant to distinguish it from the rest of the South, went on its license plates in 1955. (Yellowhammer State)
Alabama
Arizona
Alabama
Alabama is most famous for its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement (Montgomery bus boycott, Selma marches), intense college football culture (University of Alabama), and pioneering aerospace history via Huntsville’s "Rocket City" legacy. It is also known for Muscle Shoals music, Southern cuisine, and diverse natural landscapes
Cold, 1,900-foot deep Crater Lake is located in this state.
Oregon
Idaho
Oregon
Crater Lake is a volcanic crater lake in south-central Oregon in the Western United States. It is the main feature of Crater Lake National Park and is a tourist attraction for its deep blue color and water clarity
It is the only state in the U.S. that is not rectangular in shape
Ohio
Iowa
Ohio
Ohio is known for its major attractions like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Cedar Point amusement park, its rich aviation history as the birthplace of the Wright brothers, and its status as the "Birthplace of Presidents". Known as "The Heart of It All," it is famous for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cincinnati chili, buckeye candies, and professional sports
This state was the only one in history to turn down hosting the Olympics.
Colorado
California
Colorado
Colorado shares borders with seven states: Wyoming to the north, Nebraska to the northeast, Kansas to the east, Oklahoma and New Mexico to the south, and Utah to the west. Colorado also touches Arizona at the Four Corners Monument in the southwest.
This state touches four of the five Great Lakes.
Michigan
Mississippi
Michigan
The five Great Lakes of North America—Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario (mnemonic: HOMES)—form the largest freshwater system on Earth, containing roughly 20% of the world's surface fresh water. Located on the U.S.-Canada border (except Lake Michigan), they span over 750 miles and are vital for transportation, drinking water, and ecosystems